Mani-mala : or, A treatise on gems, part I
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- 1879
- Topics
- Gems
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- Printed by I.C. Bose & Co., and published by the author
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Part 1 of 2.
Part 2 available at:
"Bibliography of precious stones": v. 2, p. 988-1015; "List of works consulted": v. 2, p. 1034-1037.
"On all counts one of the most remarkable and important works on gems ever published, particularly so because its Indian author stresses the knowledge of gems and their cultural significance in the Indian lands. [...] It is the product of many years research in locating and extracting the ancient literature of India."--Gemology by J. Sinkankas, entry no. 6475.
"In general, the major portion presents extracts from the Puranas and other classics of Indian literature in which gemstones are treated or mentioned. [...] Next follow general remarks on gemstones and a translation of a work on diamond in which is embodied much curious lore, and supplemented with considerable information on diamond from Western sources."--Gemology by J. Sinkankas, entry no. 6475.
"In Part II minor gemstones are discussed, among them, aquamarine, tourmaline, jade, and others. However, the major text of Part II is an amazing potpourri of information,[...] which includes sections on gemstone genesis according to ancient Sanskrit sources, and many remarks on curious lore."--Gemology by J. Sinkankas, entry no. 6475.
Notes
Page 264 is misprinted as 269.
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- Mani-malaOrATreatiseOnGemsPartI
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- 1879
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